Degree in Psychology from the University of Salamanca (2012). Master's Degree in Neuropsychology and Education from the UNIR (2014). She worked as a neuropsychologist at CogniFit&#160;and the Psychological and Psychopedagogical Center &#8220;MENTE Y SALUD&#8221;. She currently writes for &#34;Piensa, es gratis&#34; (Think, it's free&#34;), and works as a neuropsychologist at Psico360.

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The first thing I thought when I found out was &quot;it&#039;s not possible, it has to be a joke&quot;. It was hard for me to understand what was happening because my mind was elsewhere. Here&#039;s my story of how I learned my parents no longer wanted to be together.

Living Through My Parents' Divorce

Do you like abstract art? Although at first, you might feel some discomfort when seeing works by artists like Jackson Pollock, you&#039;ll probably be surprised to learn that your brain processes these images as a challenge, and something it tries to understand at all costs.

Your Brain Likes Jackson Pollock

Money, as a status symbol, places people in more or less privileged situations. These positions can influence attitudes such as empathy, solidarity, and respect for others. 

How Having Money Affects Us

Have you ever had the feeling that you&#039;ve already experienced the experience you just had in a dream? This is a neurological phenomenon that science can explain. In a way, it&#039;s reminiscent of déjà vu.

Déjà Rêvé: A Fascinating Phenomenon

How I Learned to Live in My Body

The Link Between Alopecia Areata and Stress

Persistent nausea and vomiting may be the symptom of a psychological conflict. After all, our emotions seek escape valves and it&#039;s often our bodies that end up manifesting the associated mental problems.

Psychogenic Vomiting

It&#039;s been almost a year and I&#039;m still trying to process what happened. My story is really difficult, but I just hope by telling it, I can help someone. In fact, there can be no more devastating physical and emotional pain than that caused by a miscarriage.

My Miscarriage: The Little Girl I Lost

A heart attack has nothing to do with an anxiety attack, although they can produce similar sensations. In this article, we&#039;ll talk about eight differences between an anxiety attack and a heart attack.

The Differences Between an Anxiety Attack and a Heart Attack

Recurrent miscarriage is a rare condition, but it seriously affects couples who want to have a baby.

The Emotional Consequences of Recurrent Miscarriage

Multiple orgasms are consecutive orgasms. They&#039;re far more frequent in women than in men. However, what does science say on the subject? We talk about the most recent findings.

Multiple Orgasms in Women: New Research

When there are no signs of affection from a partner, feelings of dissatisfaction and emptiness begin to appear. 

Having an Emotionally Cold Partner Can Be Damaging

Forgiveness Between Mothers and Daughters Alleviates Suffering

The Power of Gratitude in a Relationship

The Story of a Dependent Relationship

Mood-Stabilizing Drugs for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

How First Love Affects the Brain

Hypnagogia: Inspirational Naps, A Key to Dali's Creativity?

The Danger of Addiction to Anxiolytics in Adolescents

Older People Experience Less Daily Stress, Research Claims

Dysautonomia manifests itself on different levels. One of the most important is psychological. We explain the main emotional factors and some strategies to work on them and reduce their limitations.

The Psychological Aspects of Dysautonomia

Loneliness that appears as a consequence of isolation can be extremely painful. But, what can you do about it? 

To End Loneliness You Must Connect With Others

Are you worried about the meaning of life? Do you feel a deep emptiness inside and a complete lack of interest in your surroundings? If so, existential therapy may be helpful. 

Existential Therapy for Treating Depression

For Jeffrey Young, there are 18 types of schemas. Today, we&#039;re going to talk about the hypercritical schema.

Are You Hypercritical?

Vicarious Violence: The Cruelest Face of Gender Violence

Do your goals focus on your emotions such as happiness or tranquility? If so, you may never reach them. We explain why this isn&#039;t the best way forward.

Don't Base Your Goals on Your Emotions

The Emotional Characteristics of Gifted Children

The Top Ten Positive Emotions According to Barbara Fredrickson

Love Doesn't Die After Loss, It Changes

Seven Signs That You Learned to Inhibit Your Emotions as a Child

Burnout at work often goes unnoticed by many people. In fact, today, it seems that the workaholic is rewarded. However, work overload, and the resulting excessive fatigue is a condition with really dangerous effects that, far from being actively managed, are often simply tolerated.

How to Manage Burnout at Work Without Quitting

Eat The Frog: A Useful Technique for Increasing Your Productivity

How to Tell if You're a Victim of Workplace Bullying

The Difficulties That People With ASD Face in the Workplace

If your coworkers don&#039;t like you and you don&#039;t know what to do, keep reading. In this article, we&#039;ll give you some useful guidelines.

What to Do if Your Coworkers Don't Like You

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Learning to say goodbye is an act of personal growth. Doing it in the best way will help you cross over into a new stage of your life.

Growing Up Means Learning to Say Goodbye

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